Why Donate to theJoy?

The Joy of Giving has been in operation for 30 years and has partnered with many businesses and organizations to carry out the Joy of Giving’s Mission of providing Joy for the children, families, and volunteers.

The Joy of Giving serves over 1100 Collier County children during the holidays each year allowing them to receive age appropriate clothes, toys, and gifts.

How It AllWorks

The Joy of Giving is a year round fundraising effort in order to bring families together on one special day in December.

$110,000

Every year over $110,000 is raised to provide holiday assistance to the children of Collier County. Every penny of that money is helps purchase gifts for the children or is returned to the North Pole to be used for next year’s event.

1100 Children

While the money is being raised, special community members are busy making “Santa’s List”. Once a child is selected for the list, every child in the family from birth to 17 is added as well. These children are chosen based on need and/or extreme circumstances such as illness, family hardship, and other extenuating circumstances.

400 Families

Over 400 families take part in a one day event in which parent’s come to “shop” from their child’s wish list. No money exchanges hands and a flurry of “elves” help ensure that items purchased are “Under the Christmas Tree” appropriate. Families are also given a free turkey.

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With your generous donation children receive self-esteem, hope, and love as they share tales of new shoes, clothes, and toys because Santa came to their house too! This event is truly a rewarding day for all as the flurry of volunteers work with parents to provide a magical holiday complete with a turkey dinner for the entire family.

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This event is truly a rewarding day for all as the flurry of volunteers work with parents to provide a magical holiday complete with a turkey dinner for the entire family.

How Far Does Your DonationGo?

Our goal is to provide each child with $100 in gifts.

$25.00 provides a toy for one child

$75.00 provides clothing and shoes for one child

$100.00 provides a bicycle/helmet/lock for a child

$600.00 provides bikes, toys and clothing for a family

$1100.00 enables us to provide assistance for 11 children

All donations are welcome and will assist in making wishes come true. Please help us reach our goal of assisting 1100 children for December 2018!

We wish you and your family a healthy and blessed holiday season!

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The Joy of Giving would not be possible without the help of our amazing volunteers!